"The FAANG companies have created large opportunities for themselves and they continue to successfully exploit them. But we are very excited about this simultaneous wave of innovation that’s reshaping the global economy." Client Portfolio Manager Kevin Collins discusses the recent observation that Alger’s Large Cap Strategies have been underweight FAANG stocks and why that may be beneficial for investors.

"As we look to 2021 on the long side, we believe strongly that our companies are poised for continued growth just because of the changes that are accelerating in the economy. And on the short side, I don’t think we’ll have any lack of raw material to work with." In our latest podcast, Client Portfolio Manager Alan Kirby discusses why investors might consider a hedged equity solution.

"We are at the beginning of the fourth industrial revolution, and there is no industry that is not touched by this revolution." In our latest podcast, Portfolio Manager Dr. Ankur Crawford discusses how rapid digital transformation, as accelerated by COVID, may be a generational opportunity for investors.

"Historically, students and families would be able to walk down the hall and get assistance from a tutor on campus. In this new environment, companies that can provide these same services digitally may likely see significant growth." In our latest podcast, Portfolio Manager Dan Brazeau discusses how companies that provide online learning services appear to be having a positive impact on education as thousands of students return virtually to college.

"In a post-COVID world, we believe companies will have to be digital to survive." In our latest podcast, Portfolio Manager Patrick Kelly discusses how companies across sectors need to digitally transform themselves to remain relevant and competitive.

"The reality is every so often a low-probability, high-impact event happens. And Covid-19 acutely reminds us that we need to be as prepared as possible." In our latest podcast, Weatherbie Specialized Growth Portfolio Manager Ed Minn discusses how this year's crisis has caused companies to quickly evolve their administrative infrastructure.

"Online sports betting has emerged as a new market and this has gained steam in recent months. When we see a new online market get created, we get pretty excited." In our latest podcast, Alger Analyst George Ortega gives an overview of some of the rapid transformations that have been occurring in online gaming and entertainment.

"You have millions of people who maybe haven't ordered consumer products online, who now see the benefits and the convenience factor. We believe this behavior will be quite sticky." In our latest podcast, Alger Analyst Leeanne Su explains how the recent crisis has caused both retail practices and consumer behaviors to evolve.

"We're seeing opportunities in countries where the virus hit first as those may be the first to recover." In our latest podcast, Alger Portfolio Manager Pragna Shere provides a global perspective on the current economic crisis and how companies in different geographies may be affected.

"When the virus started ramping up in China, I had real-time information regarding how serious the situation was." In our latest podcast, Weatherbie Senior Managing Director and Co-Chief Investment Officer George Dai discusses companies that are working towards a vaccine and how his experience in China has informed his recent investment decisions.